# Alan Levitz

> Alan Levitz is the founding CEO and current Executive Chairman of Alera Group, the national insurance and financial services firm formed by 24 independent businesses in 2017. He joined GCG Financial in 1983 and later led that firm before becoming Alera’s first chief executive. Jim Blue succeeded him as CEO on January 1, 2025; Levitz’s chairman remit includes identifying strategic partners.

- **Role:** Executive Chairman at Alera Group, Inc.
- **Organizations:** Alera Group, Inc., GCG Financial
- **Education:** Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, University of Northern Colorado, CLU and ChFC professional designations, The American College of Financial Services, CFP professional designation, College for Financial Planning
- **Known for:** Led Alera Group from its 24-firm formation in 2017 through the end of 2024., Alera launched with $158 million in annual revenue, more than 750 employees and 40 offices in 15 states., During his CEO tenure, Alera reported revenue approaching $1.4 billion and more than 4,400 colleagues in September 2024.

## Career timeline

- **1983** — Joined GCG Financial.
- **2012** — Identified as GCG Financial CEO and president when the firm became a Chicago Family Business Council strategic partner.
- **2015** — GCG and Levitz joined the effort that became Alera Group.
- **2017** — Became founding CEO of Alera Group as 24 firms combined.
- **2018** — Jim Blue joined Alera as president, working alongside Levitz.
- **2024** — Alera announced the planned CEO succession on September 3.
- **2025** — Became Executive Chairman effective January 1; Jim Blue became CEO.

## Achievements

- Led Alera Group from its 24-firm formation in 2017 through the end of 2024.
- Alera launched with $158 million in annual revenue, more than 750 employees and 40 offices in 15 states.
- During his CEO tenure, Alera reported revenue approaching $1.4 billion and more than 4,400 colleagues in September 2024.

## Latest updates

- **2025-01** — Assumed the Executive Chairman role as Jim Blue became CEO, effective January 1.
- **2026-03** — The Official Board’s March 23 profile continued to list him as Alera Group’s Executive Chairman.

## Links

- Website: https://aleragroup.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanlevitz
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/AlanLevitz

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